Valentina Tapia
Woodhaven,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Manager
Child Center Of New York
Richmond Hill, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and facilitated shared reading lesson plans, focusing on targeted sight words to build foundational literacy skills for kindergarten and first-grade students.
- Conducted individual student assessments to measure students' sight word recogntion and track progress.
- Created personalized sight word packets tailored to students' specific learning needs based on assessment results, ensuring differentiated instruction.
- Consistently met assessment deadlines, and exceeded expectations by submitting student evaluations ahead of schedule.
- Provided support and coverage across multiple classrooms to maintain flow of instruction during staff absences.
After School Group Leader
Child Center of New York COMPASS
P.S. 273, NY
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Created and facilitated lesson plans for project-based learning activities.
- Engaged with students through mentorship as the Performing Arts Club leader.
- Provided overall supervision and care for elementary school-aged students, grades K-5.
After School Dance Specialist
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
P.S. 306
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided supervision of elementary aged children, grades K-5.
- Created dance instruction and lesson plans leading up to a student showcase.
- Assisted in a wide variety of recreational group activities and exercises.
- Engaged with students through homework support and overall care and supervision of children.
Sales Associate
SVS Fine Jewelry
Oceanside, NY
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Efficiently and accurately operated point-of-sale system.
- Assisted with answering questions regarding products, updates on repairs and orders.
- Built strong client relationship by addressing inquires, and ensuring positive client experiences through personalized service.
- Worked closely with customers on high-end, custom pieces and designs by understanding their needs, and offering tailored recommendations.
- Met sales goals by expected deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Island City High School
Long Island City06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Queens College
Flushing, NYSkills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Adaptability
- Creative thinking skills
- Collaborative and goal-oriented
- Proficient in POS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Literacy Manager
Child Center Of New York
09.2024 - Current
After School Group Leader
Child Center of New York COMPASS
10.2022 - 08.2024
After School Dance Specialist
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
10.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
SVS Fine Jewelry
09.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Long Island City High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Queens College
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